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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Semi Colons
Is this a proper way to use a semi colon: I learn something from you everyday; I never new what a logophile was?
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Anonymous Is this a proper way to use a semi colon: I learn something from you everyday; I never new what a logophile was? I'm not entirely sure. The only rule – that I know of – for the correct use of a semicolon is that the two clauses that you connect with it, must be related to each other.
- Anonymous Is this a proper way to use a semi colon: I learn something from you everyday; I never new what a logophile was?
- I'm not entirely sure.
- The only rule – that I know of – for the correct use of a semicolon is that the two clauses that you connect with it, must be related to each other.
- I think, however, that your sentence would read even better if you did it as follows (but that's only my opinion).
- I learn something from you every day.
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AnonymousIs this a proper way to use a semi colon: I learn something from you everyday; I never new what a logophile was?I'm not entirely sure. The only rule – that I know of – for the correct use of a semicolon is that the two clauses that you connect with it, must be related to each other. I think, however, that your sentence would read even bette
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Yes. However, may I suggest: "I learn something new from you everyday; I never knew what a logopile was until now"?
The semi colon is a long pause, separating two main clauses, but keeping the two elements more tightly linked than a full stop.
"She read his letters again, but some of them upset her; no one knew why".
Notice how in this instan
The semi colon is a long pause, separating two main clauses, but keeping the two elements more tightly linked than a full stop.
"She read his letters again, but some of them upset her; no one knew why".
Notice how in this instan
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Logopile?!? Sorry, It appears that I have lost an h from your logophile. Looked under the table - nope! Emptied my pockets, and there it was.
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Yes. However, may I suggest: "I learn something new from you everyday; I never knew what a logopile was until now"?
One minor point: every day
One minor point: every day
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Well spotted, Yoong Liat. 
Maybe not so minor though, as learning something new may well be an everyday occurance, but it
Maybe not so minor though, as learning something new may well be an everyday occurance, but it
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Danny-KWell spotted, Yoong Liat.
Maybe not so minor though, as lear
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I agree, it's only a minor point when I slip-up and misspell a word, but not when anyone else makes the same mistake. 
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